A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of him and his work.

A publicity blitz for CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s new book became an apology tour last week after he was repeatedly confronted about his previous denials of former President Joe Biden’s health.

You guys want me to sing, right?” quipped CNN’s Jake Tapper, as he and his co-author Alex Thompson, of Axios, settled into their seats onstage. It was an unusually rock-and-roll setting for a book talk: 9:30 Club is one of Washington’s most storied music halls,